Fran & Siobhán’s feminist, disability-friendly, colourful, vegan wedding
Living a non-traditional life meant our guests weren’t expecting a traditional day from the start, so we had complete freedom. We’re bisexual so it was important our day was a celebration of not just our love but of love generally.
Jill & Kimeee’s lesbian barn dance & Mad Libs wedding… with goats
We didn’t have a lot of money nor were all of my family willing to acknowledge or participate, so we knew right from the beginning this was gonna be DIY to the max — just the way we like it.
Oonagh & Dylan’s collaborative, creative, black-tie wedding with eco-considerations
Dylan and I walked down the aisle together (me in a $199 gold tutu) towards my Dad (a judge) who was marrying us. We wrote our own vows that had ended with me launching myself on Dylan with emotion before we were officially instructed to kiss.
Jessica & Lorien’s Oliver Stone meets David Lynch fantasy wedding
The offbeat bride: Jessica Her offbeat partner: Lorien, CEO of Pingg.com Location & date of wedding: Wedding in Nevada desert, party in NYC loft — 10/3/09 wedding; 10/24/09 party What made our wedding offbeat: Never a traditionalist. Always a rebel (unless it turns into a cliche). Terrified of weddings and every “walk down the aisle,” […]
Rollerskating wedding
Many thanks to photographer Michelle Hayes for submitting these fabulous photos of Liz & Dave’s rollerskating wedding. I’m especially taken with Liz’s bubbly uber-ruffled pink Betsy Johnson wedding dress — it makes me think of a cupcake or some other sugary baked good begging for some om-nom-nomming: I’m not sure how Michelle managed to make […]
Emi & Trevor’s Beer & Hot Dogs Garden Party Wedding
The offbeat bride: Emi, Barbershop Receptionist/Manager (and OBT member) Her offbeat partner: Trevor, Call Center Supervisor Location & date of wedding: Aunt Karla’s Backyard Garden, Portland, OR — 07/18/2009 What made our wedding offbeat: We really didn’t hire anyone for anything. We had a few rentals delivered (tables, chairs, our Honeybucket) from outside vendors, but […]